On 12 Mar 2004 12:02:27 GMT, (WalterM140) wrote:

Hi,

I am building a diorama with a 1/48th scale B-17 at low altitude. It will have
two engines turning and two shut down.

My question is, would a B-17 have its landing flaps deployed at all at this
lower speed and altitude if it was not landing, just hedge-hopping home? And
if so, how much?

Thanks,

Walt

I would doubt it. Flaps are designed to let you fly slower but
increase the drag tremendously. If an airplane is crawling home
wounded on less than full engine power, drag is the last thing you
want.

AFJ